Hambright Early Origins

The surname Hambright was first found in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest. Hambrook is a village and hamlet in the parish of Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire. Whereras, Handbrough is a parish, in the union of Witney, hundred of Wootton in the county of Oxford. Both villages have remained small through the ages. Hambrook had about 600 inhabitants and Handbrough (Hanborough) had about 1,000 inhabitants as of a census in the late 1800s. The latter villages dates back to at least the Domesday Book where it was listed as Haneberge [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8) and literally meant "hill of a man called Hagena or Hana" derived from the Old English personal name + beorg. Hambrook also dates back to the Domesday Book where it was listed as Hanbro c.[1]CITATION[CLOSE]Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8) In this case, the village literally meant "brook by the stone" from the Old English han + broc. [2]CITATION[CLOSE]Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)

Hambright Spelling Variations

Hambright Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hambright were recorded, including Hambro, Hambrow, Hambury, Hamborough, Hamboro and others.

Hambright Early History

Hambright Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hambright research. Another 305 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1086, 1273, 1273 and 1330 are included under the topic Early Hambright History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hambright Early Notables (pre 1700)

Hambright Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hambright Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hambright In Ireland

Hambright In Ireland

Some of the Hambright family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 43 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hambright family emigrate to North America:

Hambright Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Frederick Hambright, who arrived in North Carolina in 1738

Adam Hambright, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1760

Contemporary Notables of the name Hambright (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Hambright (post 1700)

Victor Q. Hambright, American politician, U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue for South Carolina, 1932

J. D. Hambright, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 1944

J. C. Hambright, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 1932; Candidate for Presidential Elector for South Carolina, 1956

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

The Hambright Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hambright Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.